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Snowdon has a huge variety of routes climbing to the summit, from the narrow ridges and exposure of the Snowdon Horseshoe to the long gentle route from Llanberris, why not let our fully qualified instructors guide to to the summit of this wonderful mountain, the highest peak in Wales.

Summits included on this route:
Snowdon1085 metres / 3560 feet

“The best climber in the world is the one who's having the most fun”

Alex Lowe

From Pen-Y-Pass we will climb by the PYG Track, the path climbs quite steeply at first before easing off as we approach Bwlch y Moch, Llyn Llydaw will now be seen down below us on our left hand side. An easy path leads on from here, with some wonderful views of the summit of Snowdon and down towards Llyn Glaslyn. The path begins to steepen as we climb the zig-zags towards Bwlch Glas, here we join the Llanberris path, alongside the railway track for the final climb to the summit of Snowdon. Our return route is by the Miners Track, retracing our steps for the first section down the zig-zags below Bwlch Glas until we reach the start of the Miners Path, this descends to the shores of Llyn Glaslyn and then follows a good track past the mine buildings of the old Brittannia Copper Mine and crossing the causeway across Llyn Llydaw, a good track now leads us back to Pen-Y-Pass.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

Where To Meet

Where to meet:Pen-Y-PassPostcode:LL55 4NYGrid Reference:SH 647 557

Directions

From the A55 coast road follow signs for Llanberis the A4086 to YHA Pen-Y-Pass. From the A5 turn onto A4086 at Capel Curig. Turn right at Pen-y-Gwryd Hotel. There is a Pay and Display car park on the left hand side of the road at the top of the pass.

Please note that there is limited parking at Pen Y Pass, at busy times it fills up early, there is a Park and Ride system from the lower car parks, but please leave plenty of time for this.

Kit List

Each participant is expected to have suitable personal equipment for their activity this should include the following:

Walking shoes / Boots

Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)

Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)

Warm tops

Packed lunch

Spare clothing

Water

Hat

Gloves

For winter walks (November to March) events please also bring the following:

Torch (preferably a headtorch)

Spare batteries for the above

Spare Gloves

Flask & Hot Drink

The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:

Snow Goggles

Gaiters

The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require:

Questions:

Question:

What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Answers:

Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017

We do not have a set minimum age for this event, however, you know your child best, therefore please bear in mind this is an open event of varying ages, if you are not confident your child can complete this event then hiring a private guide could be a more suitable option.

As this is an open event all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

Question:

What happens if the weather is bad?

Answers:

Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017

We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.

Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:

A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions